Problem With Connecting To Samsung Gear S2

[Toni K]

I can't connect my Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 with Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch.

Bluetooth pairing passes OK (but not sure does it disconnect during the time).
I installed Samsung Gear app and plugin on the phone (via Google Play, EU ROM, Croatian settings), the app recognized smartwatch and tries to pair/connect...but nothing happens - just trying for a long long time...
I checked all combinations of un/pairing devices, restarts (and smartwatch reset) - no results :-(
On the 'net I found that it is pretty common for Xiaomi phones to have Bluetooth issues - problems in connecting with e.g. car BT systems.
OK, Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 is not on the Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch's compatibility list, but this is a new model with 2GB RAM and Bluetooth v4, so it should work (at least provide limited functionality).

Do You have some solution, ideas, proposals...how to solve the issue?
Thank You

 

[Dan B]

Hi Tony,

I'm running sMIUI based on 5.11.12 on my redmi note 2 and no issues with my gear s2.

Did you also install the app 'Samsung accessory service'? I think all 3 apps are required (this + gear + plugin).

I hope this works for you.

Now that I think of it, the only issue I occasionally have is the phone rebooting itself and Bluetooth not working until you do a second reboot.

Dan

 

[Toni K]

Hi Tony,

I'm running sMIUI based on 5.11.12 on my redmi note 2 and no issues with my gear s2.

Did you also install the app 'Samsung accessory service'? I think all 3 apps are required (this + gear + plugin).

I hope this works for you.

Now that I think of it, the only issue I occasionally have is the phone rebooting itself and Bluetooth not working until you do a second reboot.

Dan

Thank You, Dan, Your advice solve the problem
Now my Gear S2 works fine with the phone (with the same BT rebooting issue)